Phlebitis

Sorry for the delayed response. I have spent the better part of my free time over the last week or so dealing with phlebitis, which as I am sure you know means inflammation of the vessels (or veins) according to Dr. Cheryl.

So here goes in quick succession.

1. Erectile Dysfunction post. Interesting that this is her drug type of choice. Myself, I go for the double anti-biotics to deal with potential MRSA complications from an IV in my hand for a routine exam. Oh, yeah - that's the phlebitis talking.

2. Mail Problem (clever segue, I know). I have no idea how to deal with your issue. But how bout this one, a certain former resident and now retired gentleman who shall go nameless set up a bank account with his second wife which for some odd reason has its statements sent to his former house. Again, that would be my own. How's that for an odd mail problem.

3. The Amazing Race. No comment. Just remember the Easter Egg Hunt. At the Chapman house all rituals (such as easter egg hunts) are competitive. So, even when we are adults - the Chapman and in-laws have a competitive easter egg hunt - full physicality allowed (although rarely, but not never used). Beth, who had a baby today (C-section style) has already said that she is planning on kicking everyone's butt. You might believe that - but then many of the things Beth does you may not believe. She has done a full Ironman on two bad knees (double ACL). Beth's a competitor - but Mary is known for her wily ways. She is sneaky like a fox and a bit like a convict - "participating" in so many ways that its a bit hard to capture in a six sentence quick blog.

4. Beer Bike. This is one tradition that I have never quite understood. I get the allure and why people enjoy it. I actually just don't understand the logistics. I always thought the chuggers and bikers were the same person - but apparently they are not. Which to me makes the whole thing a lot less interesting. Now if you told me that somebody had to chug 10 beers and then complete the circuit. I'd be both interested and impressed - but not particularly attracted to participate. More of a spectator sport.

5. Whiskey and Handball. How did you integrate the two concepts? It seems to me that this is the sort of thing that might not immediately make sense to people. However, few people know that the ancient ritual of the Nordic countries when preparing for a Handball match was to drop 10 whiskies and then play. This ancient tradition is actually the reason the Irish imported whiskey at all. Anyway, trip sounds "interesting", I hope that you don't run into too may ED experiments gone awry (or perhaps as your brother, maybe I hope that you do, I am not sure, I'll get back to you on that).

I also hope that you continue to integrate key MC concepts, like alcohol, sports, and family in the continued witty and brilliant fashion that is sure to be echoed by the judges of scholarship applications and the Amazing Race alike. Good luck, God Speed, Drink Some for Me, you see I have phlebitis.